Victor Samalot is a 25 + year veteran guitarist from Cleveland Ohio who draws on his Latin roots fusing timeless Latin groove with Jazz stylings topped with a rock edge that appeals to listeners of world fusion music. Imagine a jam session with the likes of Carlos Santana, Wes Montgomery and Jeff Beck. Fresh and contemporary, Victor’s musical adventure keeps him quite busy performing and in the studio. His influences include Ottmar Liebert, Craig Chaquico, Jesse Cook, Phil Keaggy Jose Feliciano, and David Gilmour.

Primarily an electric guitar player, in 2010, Victor wanted to again put his own stamp on original instrumental music by switching to a Godin acoustic / electric guitar and utilizing the Boss RC 300 loop station. Exploring this instrumentation led to releasing 2 albums, Victor Samalot (self titled-2011) and Esperanza (2017). Both illustrate the vision of fusing genres with an organic vibe.

“Listened to Esperanza on the way to work again. Man I just love it... are you planning to do another album like this one?” (Keith Hannaleck - MuzikMan Review / Boston, MA)

Victor and his music is featured in / on:

Radio Guitar One - Internet Radio

One World Music Radio – Nominated for Best Acoustic Instrumental Album (2018)

The EntreMusician - Podcast interview with Jere B. (Youngstown Ohio), on the Indie and DIY business of music.

Prior to 2010, Victor was heavily involved with his Jazz Rock Fusion instrumental group Rare Blend. His contribution to the RB sound was powerful and always entertaining. From 1995 – 2010 (now on permanent hiatus), Rare Blend recorded 5 albums received rave reviews regionally and worldwide from major publications such as All About Jazz, Jazz Review.com, 20th Century Guitar magazine, Progression Magazine, Relix Magazine, Akron Beacon Journal, The Plain Dealer, Cleveland Scene, and many more...

Victor is a superior guitarist, and plays his music with passion and skill. He is also
a professional businessman....responding promptly to inquiries, and making the
entire process effortless. You cannot go wrong hiring Victor for your party or event.
(Deanne - Goodyear Co. / Akron, OH)

Thank you Victor Samalot for playing last night at The Paragon!! You were
amazing!! Can't wait for you to play again soon! (Jennifer / Paragon Wine bar -
Euclid, OH - 8 / 2016)

Victor is an exceptional musician. I booked him for a business luncheon on August
12th. He arrived on time and played his guitar beautifully

Victor is a superior guitarist, and plays his music with passion and skill. He is also
a professional businessman....responding promptly to inquiries, and making the
entire process effortless. You cannot go wrong hiring Victor for your party or event.
(Deanne - Goodyear Co. / Akron, OH)

Thank you Victor Samalot for playing last night at The Paragon!! You were
amazing!! Can't wait for you to play again soon! (Jennifer / Paragon Wine bar -
Euclid, OH - 8 / 2016)

Victor is an exceptional musician. I booked him for a business luncheon on August
12th. He arrived on time and played his guitar beautifully. Professional with his
service and very affordable. I highly recommend him to others. (Tracy -
MetroHealth Systems - 8/2016)

Can't say enough good things about Victor! Music was wonderful! Everyone loved
his music. Would highly recommend him to anyone and would hire him again in
minute! Thanks Victor for making our event even more special with your music!
(Beth - Canton, OH - 8/2016)

We hired Victor for a weekend festival and glad we booked him for multiple days.
He is a very talented musician and entertained countless festival-goers the whole
weekend. We will definitely do business with Victor again! (Cinco de Mayo
Festival / Berea, OH)

“An extremely talented musician, Victor's blend of Jazz,
Latin and Improvisation makes for a great evening of music.
Whether it's a solo performance or with his group Rare
Blend, Victor always keeps his audience in the moment. I
highly recommend getting out to a Victor Samalot show!”
(Acoustic Ohio / Owner)

Vic is a tremendously popular local performer who really
makes our Friday evening happy hour events successful! He is
reliable,pleasant and a good communicator with regard to his
availability. He has a following and people love it when Vic
plays! (Lisa Sands, APR-Whole Foods Market/ Cleveland, OH)

I love your CD and hope you will be able to make more!
(Evelyn / Broadview Hts, OH)

Victor Samalot is an amazing and very talented guitar
player. We are delighted to have him performing tonight from
7pm to 9pm. It really is a treat to have him, so I hope our
music supporters will be able to make it out tonight! 
(Prosperity Social club / Cleveland, OH)

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